Former Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen not guaranteed a starting spot at Barcelona
Posted Monday, August 11, 2014 by Dailystar.co.uk
THOMAS VERMAELEN knows he is not guaranteed a game at Barcelona after completing his £15m move from Arsenal.
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The Belgian defender, 28, has joined the Spanish giants after being denied the chance to go to Manchester United.
And he faces a tough task to break into the side at the Nou Camp with Gerard Pique, Jeremy Mathieu and Marc Bartra all battling for places at centre-back.
"When you come to a club as big as Barca you have to prove your worth and playing time is not a given," Vermaelen said
"Barca's centre backs are very good, there is competition but it's up to me to show I can play here," he added.
"I want to put the injuries behind me and look forward. Last season was tough but I want to start again from scratch and I am sure I will have a fantastic season.
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